Three bars having lengths $l, 2l$,and $3l$ and areas of cross-section $A, 2A$,and $3A$ are joined rigidly end to end. The compound rod is subjected to a stretching force $F$. The total increase in the length of the rod is (Young's modulus of the material is $Y$ and the bars are massless).

  • A
    $\frac{13 Fl}{2AY}$
  • B
    $\frac{Fl}{AY}$
  • C
    $\frac{3Fl}{AY}$
  • D
    $\frac{9Fl}{AY}$

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